The new line that will take you near the Olympic venues will open December 22! Even if you are not into the Olympics, the new train will cut down the travel time to Gangneung to just under 114 minutes!
If you're planning to go to Gangwon-do for winter trip, do reserve your ticket now to enjoy 20% discount~!^^
Today marks 100 days till the #PyeongChang2018 Paralympic Winter Games! At a special event for today, new ambassadors #AOA, JUNG Yonghwa, and young students gathered to create the number "100". #Paralympics #100daystogo #9March2018
3rd day of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Meet the highlights from the 3rd day of the Olympic Torch
in a beautiful island #Jeju-do in Korea (Source).
Suzy is the 6th torch bearer for the Olympic Winter Games.
PyeongChang 2018 Torch will travel across land, sea and underwater Olympic relay includes turtle ships, robots and Jeju’s famed free divers! See more at koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
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Olympic Torch from Greece arrived at Incheon Airport
In my previous post, I shared the venue where 2018 Winter Olympics will be hosted, introduced official mascots Soohorang and Bandabi and recommended nearby tourist attractions.
For this post, I'll re-share some interesting news, useful information and others things related to Pyeongchang Olympics. Please revisit this post as it'll be updated frequently...
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The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games (평창 동계 올림픽), and commonly known as PyeongChang 2018, is a major international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 9 to 25 February 2018, in Daegwallyeong-myeon, South Korea.
The elected host city was announced on 6 July 2011 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), after the 123rd IOC Session in Durban, South Africa. Other candidates that applied to host the games were Annecy, France and Munich, Germany. Pyeongchang won on its third consecutive bid, having lost previously to Vancouver in Canada and Sochi in Russia.
It will be the first Winter Olympic Games and second Olympic Games in South Korea; the 1988 Summer Olympics were held in Seoul. Pyeongchang will also be the third East Asian city to host the Winter Games after Sapporo, Japan (1972), and Nagano, Japan (1998); and the first Winter Games in Continental Asia. (Source: Wikipedia)
Emblem:
Slogan: Passion. Connected.
'Passion'symbolizes Pyeongchang is opening a new era of festivity, and Korea's warm-heartedness. 'Connected' implies that Pyeongchang is where Korea's leading technology, the convergence of traditional and modern cultures promote cross-generational participation and mutual inspiration. People.Connected. ----------------: The Olympics connect people Possibility. Connected. ------------: The Olympics open possibilities Peace. Connected. ------------------: The Olympics promote peace Pyeongchang. Connected. --------: PyeongChang Winter Olympics Power. Connected. -----------------: The Olympics create new power Place. Connected.------------------: The Olympics unite the world
Theme song for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Torch Relay!
The PyeongChang 2018 Torch Relay theme song 'Let Everyone Shine' conveys the message that the Olympic flame will shine upon everyone's dreams, passion, and future, anytime and anywhere, to help realize their potential and open up new horizons!🔥🔥🔥 -see more at 👉 PyeongChang 2018. Youtube (http://bit.ly/2ygSLN2)
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Football icon Park Ji-sung named 1st Torchbearer for PyeongChang 2018
South Korean football icon Park Ji-sung has been named the first torchbearer for the first Winter Olympics to take place in his native country.
The organizing committee for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games said Wednesday that Park, the former men's national team captain, will carry the torch first after the lighting and handover ceremonies in Ancient Olympia, Greece, on Oct. 24.
I love this simple yet elegance design including the presentation casing.
2018 Pyeongchang Olympic medals are mainly inspired by Hangeul (the Korean alphabet) and represent the athletes' passion & effort for the Games.
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Phoenix Snow Park
Phoenix Snow Park will be the venue for freestyle skiing and snowboard. (Source)
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Online general sales for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang2018 have opened on 5 Sep 2017 in Korea which are on the first-come-first-served basis. (Source)
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Fun activities to do during summer in Gangwon
The upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics have been scheduled to take place in various cities in Gangwon as it is known as the heaven for winter sports enthusiasts. However, did you know that Gangwon is a destination to go all year round?
Watch the latest episode of Travel SSBD – Destination Korea to discover the fun activities you can do during summer in Gangwon! (Source)
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Yellow Cosmos Flowers at the Olympic Complex
On Aug. 28, yellow cosmos flowers burst into bloom at the Olympic Complex covering about 1 square kilometer in Pyengchang-eup Village, Pyeongchang-gun, Ganwon-do Province, attracting citizens and tourists alike. (Source: Pyeongchang Country Office)
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Sea Train
Interested in a special train trip? Your one and only Sea Train journey off the East Coast of Korea awaits you! (Source)
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How to travel to Gangwon:
Only 5 USD GoGo Gangwon Shuttle Service!
Gangwon is full of amazing festivals throughout year but many travelers face the transportation issue. So Gangwon province has come up with “One-Stop-Service” called “GoGoGangwon bus”. This GoGoGangwon bus takes you directly from Seoul to local festival spot in Gangwon without any transit! Shall we go for a ride with GoGoGangwon bus service?
Olympic Day (23 June)
Join the movement being active in connection with Olympic Day.
My kids and I plunged to the pool for swimming and diving as usual. However, because #GetActive movement, we did aqua cycle and water treadmill to top up our routine exercise. For more videos, please check my IG account.
Big Bang's Taeyang (태양) is the new Honorary Ambassador for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. The ceremony of appointment is held today, 21 June at the Korean Press Center in Seoul. He'll be participating in producing a song for Winter Olympics Games. You can check out his video about Pyeongchang Olympics here.
In addition to Taeyang, a total of 30 ambassadors including popular iconic sporting figures and from the entertainment , music and culture such as Kim Yuna, Shin Soo Choo, Tae-bum Mo, Lee Min Ho, Kim Won Bi, Sumi Jo and others to promote and ensure the success of PyeongChang Winter Olympics in Gangwondo next year.
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생일축하해 우리 수호랑 와 반다~!
Wishing you all become the most shinning and lovable mascots ever.
I hope to see you and give big big hugs and kisses...
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'The torch relay for Olympic Winter Games'
Pyeongchang Olympic 2018 will glow with passion with the slogan of
'Let Everyone Shine' across 17 cities and provinces of total
2,018 km in 101 days with a total of 7,500 torch bearers.
The methods of torch relaying also fun, unique and interesting
which including Turtle Ship, Hwangpo Sailboat, Marine
Cable Car, Zip line, Steam engine, Railbike and Yatch.
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PyeongChang 2018 Official Store
Lotte Department Store @Myeongdong Branch 9th floor.
You can grab hundreds of cute Soohorang and adorable Bandabi souvenirs now!
I would like to collect others items like room sandals, flask or water bottle,
pouch, bag and earpieces if it's available...
A total of 7,500 torchbearers will take part in the Olympic Torch Relay,
making its journey around 17 cities and provinces around Korea Peninsula for 101 days.
The general route of the Relay is planned as follows:
From 24 October 2017 in Greece, starting with the traditional flame-lighting ceremony in Olympia.
1 November 2017 the Olympic flame will arrive in the city of Incheon.
9 February: lighting of the cauldron during the Opening Ceremony of the Games
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Torch Relay will inspire a generation and bring people together from different cultures, races, and religions,” promised POCOG President Lee Hee-beom. “As the torchbearers carry the torch for 101 days, we are confident that the flame will truly ‘Let Everyone Shine’ and spark passion and excitement before the Games. (Source)
Check the video here.
First torch bearer, South Korean figure skater You Young
